Case: Crabtree v. Goetz

3:08-cv-00939 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Filed Date: Sept. 23, 2008

Closed Date: 2010

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Case Summary

On September 23, 2008 a group of disabled individuals who were receiving home-based care filed suit against the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration and the Bureau of TennCare in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. They alleged that the defendants were violating that Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act by moving to reduce or eliminate their home-based nursing services. They claimed that these reductions were being made wi…

On September 23, 2008 a group of disabled individuals who were receiving home-based care filed suit against the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration and the Bureau of TennCare in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. They alleged that the defendants were violating that Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act by moving to reduce or eliminate their home-based nursing services. They claimed that these reductions were being made without regard for their health needs and would deprive them of needed nursing services and force them into institutionalized care, even though they had been approved for home care and institutionalized care would be detrimental to their health and well-being. The plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief that would preserve their current home-based care until the new program for providing home-based care was made fully available to them.

The plaintiffs also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on September 23, 2008. On December 19, 2008 the court (Judge William J. Haynes Jr.) entered a preliminary injunction ordering the defendants to refrain from cutting the current home-based services provided to plaintiffs, conduct an individualized assessment of the needs of each plaintiff, and then determine whether nursing homes would provide the services the plaintiffs required. Subsequently additional plaintiffs intervened in order to receive similar relief and the parties engaged in litigation regarding cuts to the home-based care of individual plaintiffs. The case concluded on January 22, 2010 when the court (Judge Haynes) entered an agreed order of dismissal pursuant to a settlement agreement reached by the parties. The details of the settlement are not known.

Summary Authors

Michael Perry (3/10/2011)

People

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Judge(s)

Campbell, Todd J. (Tennessee)

Echols, Robert L. (Tennessee)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Abelow, Michael G. (Tennessee)

Croce, Lenny L. (Tennessee)

Attorney for Defendant

Cooper, Charles Justin (District of Columbia)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

3:08-cv-00939

Docket

Jan. 22, 2010

Jan. 22, 2010

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Complaint

Sept. 23, 2008

Sept. 23, 2008

Complaint
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Opinion (Granting plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction)

Dec. 19, 2008

Dec. 19, 2008

Order/Opinion

2008 WL 5330506

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Order (Entering Preliminary Injunction)

Dec. 19, 2008

Dec. 19, 2008

Order/Opinion

2008 U.S.Dist.LEXIS 103092

Docket

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Docket for: Crabtree v. Goetz
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1 Sept. 23, 2008

COMPLAINT against David Goetz, Darin Gordon, filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (filing fee paid $350.00) Summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(rm) (Entered: 09/24/2008)

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2 Sept. 23, 2008

MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(rm) (Entered: 09/24/2008)

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3 Sept. 23, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Support of 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit A)(rm) (Entered: 09/24/2008)

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4 Sept. 23, 2008

*VACATED per Order 12 * NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for Monday, 11/24/2008 at 9:30 AM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (rm) Modified text on 10/1/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 09/24/2008)

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Sept. 24, 2008

Bar status for attys Michael Geoffrey Abelow of TN, Stepehn F. Gold of PA and Sarah Jane Somers of NC verified as active this date. Unable to verify status of atty Jane Perkins of NC. (rm)

5 Sept. 25, 2008

ORDER recusing District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Case reassigned to Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell for all further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/25/08. (tmw) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

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6 Sept. 25, 2008

ORDER referring case to Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin for customized case management. Discovery is not stayed absent order of the District Judge. No party shall file more than one motion to dismiss or more than one motion for summary judgment except upon order of the District Judge. This case shall be set for trial upon completion of the initial case management conference by order of the District Judge. Signed by Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell on 9/25/08. (tmw) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

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7 Sept. 26, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Linda A. Ross on behalf of David Goetz, Darin Gordon (Ross, Linda) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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8 Sept. 26, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Carolyn E. Reed on behalf of all defendants (Reed, Carolyn) (Entered: 09/26/2008)

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9 Sept. 29, 2008

MOTION for Hearing re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Florence Adams. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 09/29/2008)

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10 Sept. 29, 2008

MOTION for attorney Stephen F. Gold (PHV FEE PAID) to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Abelow, Michael) Modified text on 10/22/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 09/29/2008)

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11 Sept. 30, 2008

ORDER: Pltfs' Consent MOTION to Set Preliminary Injunction Hearing 9, is GRANTED as follows: Defts shall file a Response to Pltfs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by 10/10/08. Pltfs shall file any Reply by 10/17/08. A hearing to consider the Pltfs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction is set for 11/5/08, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom A826 before Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell. The Magistrate Judge is directed to schedule the Initial Case Management Conference for a time prior to 10/31/08. Signed by Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell on 9/30/08. (tmw) (Entered: 09/30/2008)

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12 Oct. 1, 2008

ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/15/2008, at 1:00 PM, in Courtroom 764 before Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin. The Notice 4 scheduling the ICMC before the Honorable Aleta A. Trauger on 11/24/08, is hereby VACATED. As per Order 6, the stay of discovery is LIFTED. Prior to the ICMC, parties shall exchange initial disclosures, and shall prepare a proposed, joint initial case mgmt order. Counsel shall e-file the proposed order no later than 10/14/08. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 10/1/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/01/2008)

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13 Oct. 2, 2008

MOTION for attorney Michael W. Kirk (PHV FEE PAID) to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Certificate of Good Standing)(Ross, Linda) Modified text on 10/22/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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14 Oct. 2, 2008

MOTION for attorney Nicole J. Moss (PHV FEE PAID) to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Certificate of Good Standing)(Ross, Linda) Modified text on 10/22/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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15 Oct. 2, 2008

MOTION for attorney Charles J. Cooper (PHV FEE PAID) to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Certificate of Good Standing)(Ross, Linda) Modified text on 10/22/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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16 Oct. 2, 2008

MOTION for attorney Jane Perkins (PHV FEE PAID) to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) Modified text on 10/22/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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17 Oct. 2, 2008

AFFIDAVIT re 16 MOTION for attorney Jane Perkins to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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18 Oct. 2, 2008

MOTION for attorney Sarah Somers (PHV FEE PAID) to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Jessica W. Pipkin, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) Modified text on 10/22/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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19 Oct. 2, 2008

DECLARATION of Sarah Somers filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry re: 18 MOTION for attorney Sarah Somers to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2008)

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20 Oct. 10, 2008

SUMMONS returned executed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. Darin Gordon served on 9/24/2008. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 10/10/2008)

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21 Oct. 10, 2008

SUMMONS returned executed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. David Goetz served on 9/24/2008. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 10/10/2008)

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22 Oct. 10, 2008

MOTION for Leave to To Exceed Page Limit by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 10/10/2008)

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23 Oct. 10, 2008

RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ohio Republican Party v. Brunner)(Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 10/10/2008)

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24 Oct. 10, 2008

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit. Signed by Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell on 10/10/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

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25 Oct. 14, 2008

PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER filed by all parties. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

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Oct. 15, 2008

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin: Initial Case Management Conference held on 10/15/2008; ORDER to enter. (Tape #G2008-114.) (jwc)

26 Oct. 16, 2008

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell recused. Case reassigned to Senior Judge Robert Echols for all further proceedings. Signed by Chief Judge Todd J. Campbell on 10/16/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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28 Oct. 16, 2008

RECEIPT #34675004540 in the amount of $225, PHV fees for Attys Kirk, Moss & Cooper, posted by David Goetz & Darin Gordon re 13, 14 & 15 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (tmw) (Entered: 10/20/2008)

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27 Oct. 17, 2008

REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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29 Oct. 20, 2008

ORDER granting 13, 14 & 15 Motions for Attys Michael W. Kirk, Nicole J. Moss & Charles J. Cooper to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 10/20/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/20/2008)

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Oct. 20, 2008

Note to filer re DE 27 : Each exhibit should be filed as a separate attachment to the main document, and the mandatory description field should be used to accurately describe the contents of your attachment (labeling as Exhibit A, B, C or Exhibit 1, 2, 3 is not sufficient). (tmw)

Oct. 20, 2008

Bar status for Attys Michael Kirk, Nicole J. Moss and Charles Cooper of Washington, DC, verified as active this date. (tmw)

30 Oct. 21, 2008

ORDER reassigning case. Senior Judge Robert Echols no longer assigned to case. Case reassigned to Senior Judge John T. Nixon for all further proceedings. Signed by Senior Judge Robert Echols on 10/21/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/21/2008)

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31 Oct. 21, 2008

RECEIPT #34675004619 in the amount of $225, PHV fees for Attys Gold, Perkins and Somers, posted by pltfs re 10, 16 & 18 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (tmw) (Entered: 10/22/2008)

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32 Oct. 23, 2008

ORDER granting 10, 16 & 18 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attys Stephen F. Gold, Jane Perkins & Sarah Somers. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 10/23/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/23/2008)

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33 Oct. 24, 2008

ORDER reassigning case to District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr., for all further proceedings. Senior Judge John T. Nixon no longer assigned to case. Signed by Senior Judge John T. Nixon on 10/24/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/27/2008)

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34 Oct. 28, 2008

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 11 Order, Set Hearings, Set Hearing on Preliminary Injunction Motion and Amend the Pre-Hearing Schedule. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Agreed Pre-Hearing Order)(Abelow, Michael) Modified text on 11/3/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 10/28/2008)

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35 Oct. 29, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Lenny Lee Croce on behalf of Megan Allen (Croce, Lenny) (Entered: 10/29/2008)

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36 Oct. 29, 2008

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn A. Evans on behalf of Megan Allen (Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 10/29/2008)

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37 Oct. 29, 2008

AGREED PRE-HEARING ORDER re 34 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 11 Order. Motion Hearing set for 11/7/2008, at 9:00 AM, in Courtroom A859 before District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr. Pre-hearing filings previously ordered by the Court shall be due no later than 5 days before the hearing. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr., on 10/29/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/29/2008)

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38 Oct. 30, 2008

ORDER: Because Judge Haynes conducts his own case management, the Magistrate Judge will not enter the parties' proposed case management order or any order reflecting other matters addressed on 10/15/08. The case management conference scheduled on 11/21/08, is CANCELLED, and, unless otherwise directed by the Court, there will be no further proceedings before the Magistrate Judge in this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Juliet E. Griffin on 10/30/08. (tmw) (Entered: 10/30/2008)

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39 Oct. 31, 2008

DECLARATION of Darin Gordon filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -- Home Health and PDN State Comparison, # 2 Exhibit B -- Medicare and Home Health Care, # 3 Exhibit C -- Amendment 6 to the Tennessee Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration, TennCare II, # 4 Exhibit D -- Total Spending on Home Health & Private Duty Nursing, # 5 Exhibit E -- Home Health & PDN Spending Growth ages 65 and older, # 6 Exhibit F -- Letter Re: Complaint against the State of Tennessee's federally funded TennCare propgram for violation of the Americans with Disability Act)(Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 10/31/2008)

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40 Oct. 31, 2008

DECLARATION of Wendy Long filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -- Important Information for Physicians Concerning TennCare Changes in Coverage of Private Duty Nursing and Home Health, # 2 Exhibit B -- Nursing Facility Utilization of Southeastern States, # 3 Exhibit C -- Redacted Case Notes for Plaintiff N, # 4 Exhibit D -- Redacted Case Notes for Plaintiff C, # 5 Exhibit E -- Redacted Case Notes for Plaintiff A, # 6 Exhibit F -- Redacted Case Notes for Plaintiff G, # 7 Exhibit G -- Redacted Case Notes for Plaintiff O, # 8 Exhibit H -- Redacted Case Notes for Plaintiff V, # 9 Exhibit I -- Redacted Medical Records for Plaintiffs G and O, # 10 Exhibit J -- Redacted Medical Records for Plaintiff D, # 11 Exhibit K -- Redacted Medical Records for Plaintiff U, # 12 Exhibit L -- Redacted Medical Records for Plaintiff T, # 13 Exhibit M -- Redacted Medical Records for Plaintiff V)(Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 10/31/2008)

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41 Oct. 31, 2008

DECLARATION of Patti Killingsworth filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -- Redacted HCBS Waiver Intake and Referral Records, # 2 Exhibit B -- Redacted HCBS Waiver Intake and Referral Records, # 3 Exhibit C -- 2007 Tennessee Nursing Facilities Minimum Data Set Extracts)(Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 10/31/2008)

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42 Oct. 31, 2008

Witness List by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 10/31/2008)

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43 Oct. 31, 2008

Exhibit List by David Goetz, Darin Gordon.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List)(Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 10/31/2008)

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44 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Dr. Brenda Butka filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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45 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Dr. Christopher Rayala filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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46 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Dr. Joseph Little filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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47 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Dr. Peter Donofrio filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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48 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Plaintiff Margaret Connelly filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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49 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Scott Baker filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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50 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Susan Anderson, FNP filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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51 Nov. 3, 2008

Witness List for Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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52 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Rhonda Smith, RN filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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53 Nov. 3, 2008

DECLARATION of Tamara Watson filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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54 Nov. 3, 2008

Exhibit List for Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry.. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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55 Nov. 5, 2008

DECLARATION of Rosemary Lippincott filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 11/05/2008)

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56 Nov. 5, 2008

DECLARATION of Teresa Alexander filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 11/05/2008)

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57 Nov. 5, 2008

DECLARATION of Rana H. Wise filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 11/05/2008)

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58 Nov. 6, 2008

MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal Defendants' Notice of Filing by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 11/06/2008)

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59 Nov. 6, 2008

Sealed Document Defendants' Notice of Filing, re 58 Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) Modified text on 11/10/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 11/06/2008)

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60 Nov. 6, 2008

DECLARATION of Kelly Dunn filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 11/06/2008)

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61 Nov. 7, 2008

Pltfs' Amended Exhibit List. (Abelow, Michael) Modified text on 11/10/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 11/07/2008)

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62 Nov. 10, 2008

DECLARATION of Anita Porter, RN filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/10/2008)

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63 Nov. 10, 2008

Transcript filed for date of 11/7/08, before Judge William J. Haynes, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Peggy G. Turner, Telephone number: (615) 726-4893, E-Mail Address: Peggy_Turner@tnmd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Intent to Request Transcript Redaction due 11/20/2008. Redaction Request due 11/28/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/8/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/5/2009. (tmw) (Entered: 11/10/2008)

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64 Nov. 13, 2008

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, by David Goetz, Darin Gordon.(Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

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65 Nov. 13, 2008

DECLARATION of Barbara Futter filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, Harold Lee Murphey, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Betty Jean Taylor, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Notice of Hearing), # 2 Exhibit B (Affidavit of Dr. Richard Garvin))(Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

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66 Nov. 14, 2008

Additional Attachments to Main Document re: 65 Declaration,,. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

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67 Nov. 17, 2008

ORDER granting Defts' 58 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal Defts' Notice of Filing. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr., on 11/17/08. (tmw) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

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68 Nov. 17, 2008

Exhibit And Witness List. (tmw) (Entered: 11/18/2008)

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69 Nov. 17, 2008

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr.: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 11/7/2008. Counsel presented their evidence before the Court. The Court will take the matter under advisement.(Court Reporter Peggy Turner.) (tmw) (Entered: 11/18/2008)

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70 Dec. 8, 2008

MOTION to Strike by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 12/08/2008)

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71 Dec. 8, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Support of 70 MOTION to Strike filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 12/08/2008)

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72 Dec. 16, 2008

MOTION to Intervene by John Chadwick, Michael Chisholm, Pamela Goodin, David Scott, Anna Swindle. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 12/16/2008)

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73 Dec. 16, 2008

Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by John Chadwick, Michael Chisholm, Pamela Goodin, David Scott, Anna Swindle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit TennCare Budget Presentation)(Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 12/16/2008)

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74 Dec. 16, 2008

PROPOSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL as to Plaintiffs Murphey and Taylor filed by Harold Lee Murphey, Betty Jean Taylor. (Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 12/16/2008)

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75 Dec. 18, 2008

RESPONSE to Motion re 72 MOTION to Intervene filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 12/18/2008)

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76 Dec. 19, 2008

AGREED ORDER DISMISSING PLTFS MURPHEY AND TAYLOR. Harold Lee Murphey and Betty Jean Taylor terminated. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr., on 12/19/08. (tmw) (Entered: 12/19/2008)

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77 Dec. 19, 2008

MEMORANDUM OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr on 12/19/08. (af) (Entered: 12/19/2008)

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78 Dec. 19, 2008

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. It is ORDERED that (1) the Defendants shall refrain from imposing the cuts in Home Health and Private Duty Nurse upon the Plaintiffs until the community-based, patient centered system authorized by the State's Long-Term Care Community Choices Act is implemented and available to Plaintiffs; (2) the Defendants shall conduct individualized assessments of the Plaintiffs to determine the specific needs of each Plaintiff, including the amount of time required to meet those needs, and the extent to which family or other natural supports are available, and whether the needs could be satisified in the community at less cost than Defendants are presently paying; and (3) the Defendants shall determine whether nursing homes will in fact provide the services each Plaintiff requires. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr on 12/19/08. (af) (Entered: 12/19/2008)

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79 Dec. 19, 2008

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by John Chadwick, Michael Chisholm, Pamela Goodin, David Scott, Anna Swindle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. McLerron, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of John Chadwick)(Abelow, Michael) (Entered: 12/19/2008)

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80 Dec. 22, 2008

ORDER granting 72 Motion to Intervene by John Chadwick, Michael Chisholm, Pamela Goodin, David Scott & Anna Swindle. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr on 12.22.08. (af) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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81 Dec. 23, 2008

Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 79 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) Modified text on 12/24/2008 (tmw). (Entered: 12/23/2008)

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82 Dec. 30, 2008

ORDER granting 81 Agreed Motion for Extension of Time, of 30 days, to Respond re 79 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr., on 12/30/08. (tmw) (Entered: 12/30/2008)

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83 Jan. 8, 2009

SEALED ORDER re 59 Sealed Document - Defts' Notice of Filing. This list shall be maintained under seal. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr on 1/8/09. (tmw) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

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84 Jan. 12, 2009

ANSWER to 73 Intervenor Complaint by David Goetz, Darin Gordon.(Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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85 Jan. 22, 2009

DECLARATION of Michael Craig Chisholm filed by Michael Chisholm re: 79 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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86 Jan. 22, 2009

DECLARATION of Barbara Turner filed by Pamela Goodin re: 79 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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87 Jan. 22, 2009

DECLARATION of Lola Scott filed by David Scott re: 79 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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88 Jan. 22, 2009

DECLARATION of Judy McGuire filed by Anna Swindle re: 79 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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89 Jan. 22, 2009

CERTIFICATE of service for 85, 86, 87 & 88, filed by Michael Chisholm, Pamela Goodin, David Scott, Anna Swindle. (Evans, Kathryn) Modified text on 1/27/2009 (tmw). (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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90 Jan. 22, 2009

Second MOTION to Intervene by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, John Chadwick, Michael Chisholm, Pamela Goodin, David Scott, Anna Swindle, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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91 Jan. 22, 2009

Second Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, John Chadwick, Michael Chisholm, Pamela Goodin, David Scott, Anna Swindle, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Brenda Daniels (Rachel Clayton), # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Virginia Brannum (Geneva Cope), # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Sandra York (Alex Earls), # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Christina Fullington, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of James Hill, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Giacomo Lijoi, # 7 Exhibit Declaration of Gatlin McPherson, # 8 Exhibit Declaration of Mack Moody (Alan Moody), # 9 Exhibit Declaration of Helen Moon, # 10 Exhibit Declaration of Diane Garner (Joseph Mullins), # 11 Exhibit Declaration of Angie Walker (Vivian Neal), # 12 Exhibit Declaration of Catherine Perkins, # 13 Exhibit Declaration of Frances Purvis, # 14 Exhibit Declaration of Robert Terry (Jordan Terry), # 15 Exhibit Declaration of Peter VanDyk, # 16 Exhibit Declaration of Diane Whitfield (Allison Wilkerson), # 17 Exhibit Declaration of Marilyn Burke (Larry Burke))(Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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92 Jan. 22, 2009

Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Joel DeHaas, Margaret Connelly, Carl Anders, George Dylan Brown, Sarah Crabtree, Willowdeen Burrows, Hazel S. Graham, John Chadwick, Michael Chisholm, Pamela Goodin, David Scott, Anna Swindle, Larry Scott Ervin, Megan Allen, Jessica W. Pipkin, Florence Adams, Lena Burgess, Wilma F. Stills, Odell Owens, Velma Ledbetter, Ellar Lowman, Marvin Ray Berry, Jr, Carol Smith, Delores Baker, Lorrinda Mabry. (Evans, Kathryn) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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Jan. 22, 2009

Note to filer re 91 : Affidavits/declarations should be filed as separate events rather than attachments to other pleadings. It is not necessary to re-file these documents unless otherwise directed by the Court. (tmw)

93 Jan. 23, 2009

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 79 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 92 Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 01/23/2009)

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94 Feb. 5, 2009

RESPONSE in Opposition re 79 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Cooper, Charles) (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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95 Feb. 10, 2009

Joint MOTION for Case Management Order by David Goetz, Darin Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order for Case Management)(Cooper, Charles) Modified text on 2/12/2009 (tmw). (Entered: 02/10/2009)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Olmstead Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 23, 2008

Closing Date: 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A group of disabled individuals receiving community based care.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Legal Services/Legal Aid

Steve Gold

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

Bureau of TennCare

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Tennessee 3:08-cv-00939

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Benefits (Source):

Medicaid

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